Introduction to Gray Cast Iron Processing

Introduction to Gray Cast Iron Processing

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Product No: FC0002; ISBN: 0-87433-223-0

Softcover; 6 x 9; 97 pages

Authors: AFS Gray Iron Reseach Committee; published 2000; reprinted 2024.

The perfect reference book for the shop floor. This book was prepared by AFS Cast Iron Division (Gray Iron Research Committee) to provide a resource for every employee working in a gray iron foundry.

Subjects covered include:

  • Properties of gray cast iron
  • Melting practice
  • Chill testing
  • Thermal analysis
  • Factors Influencing Mechanical Properties
  • Relationship of Tensile Strength to Microstructure and Other Properties
  • Benefits and Use of Alloying Elements
  • Inoculation Practice and Control

Keywords: gray iron, properties, melting, chill testing, mechanical properties, microstructures, alloying elements, inoculation, education, training, basics